Mike Sweeney Hopes To Play In 2010

Designated hitter Mike Sweeney hopes to play again in 2010, according to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times. He'll have to postpone microfracture knee surgery to do so. The 36 year-old is hitting .277/.335/.441 in 236 plate appearances, his best power display since '05. He's on a $500K minor league deal signed in January.

Sweeney told Baker he decided to play next year after receiving support from his wife. His two choices are the Mariners and the Angels.